March 17, 1978 Baby Bear James – First Female Referee in Kansas Share on Social Media x facebook pinterest linkedinThe date of this fight that Baby Bear James referee’d was on March 17, 1978. Tags:Baby Bear James, Female Referee Related Posts Overview of research of the early beginnings of women’s boxing – 1776 – 1800s Jackie Tonawanda Spars With Muhammad Ali – 1976 Italy Requires Headgear for Pro Boxers! – 2003 About The Author Sue Fox